For one night only, guests can take part in the ultimate Disney fan experience at Walt Disney Studios Park with exclusive new shows, rare Disney character encounters, original dining menus, a chance to hear from Disney Imagineers and more as part of Disney FanDaze, a one-of-a-kind inaugural hard ticket event only at Disneyland Paris ! Get your camera ready because more than 50 Disney characters will visit the park, including George Sanderson and Needleman from “Monsters, Inc.,” Kuzco and Kronk from “The Emperor’s New Groove,” Quasimodo and Esmeralda from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone from “The Incredibles,” and even more characters from “Hercules,” “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” “Treasure Planet” and “Big Hero 6.” Guests will also see the first-ever Disney Parks appearance of Ortensia, dearest friend of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit! Keep an eye out for Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow and Clara Cluck, as well as Disney favorites in colorful new outfits. Rumor has it that more than a dozen Disney Heroes and Villains will also be on the loose.

Two of our favorite Toy Story characters made their debut at Shanghai Disneyland this week: Rex and Trixie! These beloved dinosaur toys from the popular Disney·Pixar film series will appear as part of Rex’s Racer at Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land when it opens in just a few months. Rex’s Racer is one of three major attractions coming to Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land, the first expansion project at Shanghai Disney Resort since opening in 2016. This seventh themed land will shrink guests down to the size of their favorite Toy Story characters and invite everyone into Andy’s backyard for an unforgettable adventure.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes will be opening its doors soon at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort . A lot of progress has been made to the spectacular 40,000-square-foot, two-story venue! The development team is creating a lively, yet comfortable atmosphere for guests of all ages to enjoy. The environment will fuse modern elements with a mid-century vibe, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive outdoor patio, two state-of-the-art kitchens and 20 bowling lanes interspersed throughout! Check out the video below for a sneak peek: Splitsville Luxury Lanes will be opening soon at Downtown Disney District. Stay tuned for more details!

Today, No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs made their first stop on the way to the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual in Pasadena, Calif., with a traditional visit to the Disneyland Resort ! Before meeting on the field for the first time ever, the teams met earlier today for their first official pregame appearance, in a ceremony at Disney California Adventure park, hosted by former all-pro and host of ESPN SportsNation, Marcellus Wiley. During the ceremony, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart were welcomed by Disney California Adventure Vice President Patrick Finnegan in front of the rocking new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! along with Tournament of Roses President Lance Tibbet

It’s been quite the year for MagicBands at Walt Disney World Resort , with the resort-wide rollout of the versatile and easily customizable MagicBand 2 , the addition of the super convenient MagicKeeper accessories and an assortment of popular new limited and open edition designs. As we continue to expand this innovative wearable, we’re very excited to share a first look at two open edition MagicBands featuring new highly-requested colors that will soon be available for purchase online and wherever MagicBands are sold throughout the Resort. The first new MagicBand is a solid-color millennial pink, the fashion-forward, trendy shade of pink that continues to grow in popularity. If you’re not familiar with this particular color, its hue is a delicate, softer pink, and we’re already hearing wonderful feedback from guests about this product

Moana’s travels take her to many exciting destinations – and one of her favorites is Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa . Starting today, guests can visit with the Disney heroine during a new premium experience! During “Kakamora Chaos with Moana” at Aunty’s Beach House , Moana is eager to learn more about her new friends, especially the games they play. During the interactive 90-minute experience, young guests will learn to play children’s games from Hawai‘i, as well as a game from Moana’s home island of Motunui: the Kakamora Relay!* There are other fun ways to see Moana during her visits to Aulani Resort. Guests can join Moana and Aulani Resort’s beloved storyteller “Uncle” as they share the importance of the canoe—or wa‘a—during Kahakai Canoe Racing.

In the past few weeks, I’ve shared a few foodie guides that detail most everything available during this year’s holiday season here at Walt Disney World Resort . But now I’ve got a special surprise to share with you – our amazing chefs have created even more limited-time holiday offerings available at all four parks and Disney Springs . Starting today, you’ll be able to find these additional holiday items, as well as current seasonal offerings, at many of our quick-service locations throughout the parks.